Medical Transcriptionists pay in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington
In Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington (TX), the median pay for medical transcriptionists is $16.78 an hour ($34,910 a year). About 1,300 people work in this job there.
That is 14% lower than the U.S. median ($40,410). It is 19% lower than the Texas median ($42,900).
Pay range for medical transcriptionists in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington (TX)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $13.94 | $29,000 |
| 25% of workers | $14.10 | $29,330 |
| Half of workers (median) | $16.78 | $34,910 |
| 75% of workers | $19.43 | $40,410 |
| 90% of workers | $23.52 | $48,930 |
Medical Transcriptionists pay in Texas metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $46,160 | 0 |
| McAllen-Edinburg-Mission | $37,410 | 50 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $35,410 | 360 |
| El Paso | $35,360 | 70 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington (this page) | $34,910 | 1,300 |
| Tyler | $34,070 | 80 |
| Corpus Christi | $31,110 | 40 |
| Abilene | $30,940 | 40 |
| Brownsville-Harlingen | $30,690 | 0 |
| Lubbock | $29,230 | 80 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $27,400 | 780 |
Texas unemployment rate: 4.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for medical transcriptionists
- Typical education to start: Postsecondary nondegree award (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 3 months (O*NET)
- Job outlook: -4.4% over ten years, declining · about 6,200 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington (TX)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | $45,630 |
| Receptionists and Information Clerks | $37,060 |
| Medical Assistants | $43,100 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | $46,260 |
| Medical Records Specialists | $52,140 |
| File Clerks | $42,850 |
| Emergency Medical Technicians | $37,900 |
| Dental Assistants | $47,570 |
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